Jim Cook is a Democrat running for California State Assembly, 10th District
which includes parts of Rancho Cordova and Lodi, Elk Grove, Carmichael, Rosemont , Stockton. Born the 7th of 13 children in rural Illinois, Jim grew up with a first hand understanding of the hopes, dreams, and challenges confronting working families. With only a 5th grade education, his parents migrated from Arkansas where they had worked on a cotton farm. While in the 3rd Grade, Jim began delivering groceries to help support his family, and continued to work through middle and high school to help them build a better life.

The hard work paid off. Cook received a full scholarship to Southern Illinois
University, and immediately following graduation, launched a career in public
service that has spanned more than 3 decades in the U.S. Marines, Marine
Corps Reserve, as a public school teacher, Corrections/Parole Officer, and
community volunteer.

EDUCATION:
B.S., Physical Education, Southern Illinois University, 1972
M.A., Psychology Counseling, Pepperdine University, 1983
Masters, Education Administration and Business,
Eastern Illinois University, 1985

EXPERIENCE:
U.S. Marine Corps, 1972-1978
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1978-2002
Teacher, Eisenhower High School, Decatur Illinois, 1978-1986
Teacher/Wrestling Coach, Valley High School, Elk Grove, CA 1986-1989
Correctional Officer/Parole Agent, CA Department of Corrections, 1989-Present
-Special Emergency Response Teams Member, 1992-1994
-Gang Task Force

LEADERSHIP:
Captain (O-3), U.S. Marine Corps, 1972-1978
Colonel (O-6), Active Marine Corps Reserves, 1978-2002
Old Folsom State Prison Chapter President, California Correctional Peace

Officers Association (CCPOA), 1996-1999
CCPOA Committee on Rural Healthcare, 1996-1999
CCPOA Job Steward, Sacramento Unit, 1994-Present

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Volunteer, Marine Corps "Toys 4 Tots" Program
Life Member: VFW Post 8254, Amador County
Member: American Legion Post 108, Ione
Member: Elk Grove Citizens for Responsible Growth
Board Member: Laguna Wrestling Academy
Volunteer: Correctional Peace Officers Foundation
Community Advocate: Public Safety, Veterans,
Sustainable Growth, and Workplace Safety issues

Web Site http://www.jimcook.org/

Daniel Edward Lungren is a Republican of the United States House of Representatives representing California's 3rd congressional district, located in the suburbs of Sacramento where he has served since 2005. This is an edited recording of the townhall meeting on 3-25.

He was elected California Attorney General in 1990 and served two terms in that post. In 1998 Lungren ran as the Republican candidate for Governor of California, but was defeated by Lieutenant Governor Gray Davis.

Web Site http://lungren.house.gov/


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Keywords: Great Speeches and Interviews; Jim Cook; Dan Lungren; California State Assembly; 10th District; United States House of Representatives; California 3rd Congressional District

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